A Perfect Circle Reunites for Fall Tour

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Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel and Co. are back.

By Scott Lowe

Following a six year hiatus A Perfect Circle is back and planning a series of performances across the western United States; including stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Las Vegas this November. The band will perform in each city for three nights, with each night devoted to one of the band's three albums -- 2001's Mer de Noms, 2003's Thirteenth Step, and 2004's eMotive.

Specific dates for the tour have not been confirmed, but the band has confirmed that the venues will be limited to smaller clubs. The band's three night stints in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Las Vegas will take place at the Tempe Marquee Theater, Avalon Ballroom, Showbox at the Market, The Fillmore, and The Pearl, respectively.

Headed up by Tool frontman, Maynard James Keenan, and Ashes Divide guitarist, Billy Howerdel, A Perfect Circle is best known for their 2003 album Thirteenth Step, which featured several chart-topping singles, such as "Weak and Powerless" and "The Outsider". In 2004, the band disbanded as Keenan, Howerdel, and other founding members pursued other projects.

The lineup for the tour will include Keenan, Howerdel, as well James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins, drummer Josh Freese, and bassist Matt McJunkins. Original members Jeordie "Twiggy" White, Troy Van Leeuwan, and Paz Lenchantin may also appear at certain shows.

The band is expected to announce the dates for their fall tour in the next week.